Lead Toplander

Careermine; Superior (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath is seeking a Lead Toplander for critical shaft development tasks, material handling, and safety-focused operations in a mining setting. You will manage rigging, explosive handling, and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with procedures.

The role requires high attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, while upholding safety standards across site operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with other crews.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate shaft doors, conveyors, or chutes to control material flow.
• Sling gear baskets and organize rigging equipment.
• Prepare steel sets and service pipes for use.
• Inspect rigging gear and maintain lifting attachments.
• Handle explosives in accordance with safety rules.
• Maintain storage of explosives, drill bits, batteries, and extinguishers.
• Operate surface equipment like forklifts and loaders.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record if driving company vehicles.
• Perform field level risk assessments and maintain safe work areas.
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly safety directives and SOPs.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and client information.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Multitask

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Communication

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Toplander is responsible for such varied tasks as ringing signal bells for the operation of shaft conveyances, moving materials in and out of the shaft, organizing materials in the yard and ensuring shaft collar operations are conducted safely.

Responsibilities

• 1. Operating shaft doors, conveyor belts or chutes that control the flow of material at the collar location and dump
• 2. Sling gear baskets and other various equipment
• 3. Prepare steel set and service pipes.
• 4. Inspect and organize rigging equipment.
• 5. Handle explosives.
• 6. Maintain slings and lifting attachments.
• 7. Maintain supply storage such as explosives, drill bits, fire extinguishers and batteries.
• 8. Operate surface equipment i.e. forklift, loader and tugger.
• 9. If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• 10. Responsible to keep work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
• 11. Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• 12. Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
• 13. Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information.
• 14. Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath's Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• 15. Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations.
• 16. Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility.
• 17. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
• 18. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Assist other job functions as required.
• 2. Ability to multi task and work effectively
• 3. Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently

Qualifications

Education: High School, GED, and/or higher education.

Work Experience: Minimum 3 years in similar role

Knowledge Required:

• 1. Ability to multitask and work effectively.
• 2. Ability to safely use and handle a variety of tools, equipment, and materials.
• 3. Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
• 4. Ability to work as part of a project planning team.
• 5. Previous quality experience is required.
• 6. Must be able to demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials.
• 7. Knowledge of the mining industry underground environment
• 8. Knowledge of applicable mine regulations pertaining to construction in mining
• 9. Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written.
• 10. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• 11. High level of attention to detail, neatness, and accuracy

Other Requirements:

• 1. Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical.
• 2. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• 3. Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.
• 4. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• 5. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• 6. High level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy.
• 7. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath's vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath's employees are the heart of the company's success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.